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Spanish fig & almond balls

Name: Spanish fig & almond balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: spanish
Ingredients: 100 g Almonds; 500 g Figs; 85 g Dried Apricots; 50 g Dried cranberries; 1 tablespoon Brandy; 1 tblsp Clear Honey; 1 teaspoon Cloves; 100 g Sesame Seed

A classic Spanish dessert from TheMealDB community kitchen — straightforward technique, real ingredients.

Updated April 25, 2026

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servings

725

cal / serving

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Origin

Categorized as Spanish Dessert in TheMealDB. Original source: https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spanish-fig-almond-balls

Ingredients

100 gAlmonds
500 gFigs
85 gDried Apricots
50 gDried cranberries
1 tablespoonBrandy
1 tblspClear Honey
1 teaspoonCloves
100 gSesame Seed

Instructions

01
Whizz the almonds in a food processor until most are finely chopped, then tip into a large bowl. Roughly chop the figs, then whizz to a smooth sticky paste. Scrape onto the almonds then, using your hands, mix together well with the dried fruit, brandy, honey and cloves.
02
Divide the mixture into 6 and roll into balls. Tip the sesame seeds onto a tray, then roll the balls in them until covered. Cover the tray loosely with a clean tea towel, then leave the fig balls to dry for a week before packaging. Will keep in a cool place for 2 months.